Ukrspecsystems revealed the MINI SHARK UAS specifications
27 July, 2023 MINI SHARK. Photo credits: Ukrspecsystems The Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems revealed the new MINI SHARK UAS specifications.
The company published the corresponding infographics on its website. MINI SHARK is the smallest model of the reconnaissance drone of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones are actively used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine. The wingspan of the new drone reaches 2.6 meters, the length is 1.25 meters.
At the same time, the maximum take-off weight is 5 kilograms. The drone can stay in the air for up to 2 hours with a full load and climb to a maximum height of 3 kilometers.
MINI SHARK in flight. Photo credits: Ukrspecsystems
The operating ceiling of the drone does not exceed one kilometer.
The maximum flight speed is 120 kilometers per hour, the cruising speed is 55 kilometers per hour. The stalling speed for this model is 42 kilometers per hour. The drone can operate in a temperature range from minus 15 to plus 45 degrees Celsius.
The drone is powered by an electric motor, and it draws power from a 21,000 milliampere-hour battery, along with the on-board electronics. The communication range at which the drone can transmit images from the camera to the operator does not exceed 35 kilometers. The MINI SHARK is equipped with a USG-261 gyro-stabilized camera, which has a 10-fold optical zoom and Full-HD image.
In addition, the camera software has a digital image stabilizer.
MINI SHARK. Photo credits: Ukrspecsystems
The whole system fits in two backpacks: the first includes two drones and two cameras, and the second includes the control station and spare parts. The control station consists of an UAV control laptop, an antenna, and a tripod.
In case of loss of communication, the drone automatically returns to the operator position. Navigation takes place using GPS and three additional modes. Two people are needed to operate the system.
The drone is launched by hand, without the use of a catapult.
The entire system can be brought to readiness in 5 minutes.
As Militarnyi previously reported, the unmanned aerial system would be shown at the IDEF exhibition in Istanbul.